In 2005, she released her debut album titled Lemon Love. The name Lemon Love is due to the fact that every car she has owned turned out to break down, or in other words, turned out to be a "lemon"; she spent more on repairing them than they were actually worth. The album Lemon Love reached number #36 on the Top Heatseeker charts and it's single Be the Girl reached #26.
In January 2008, Aslyn released an EP entitled The Grand Garden EP. The EP features 28 songs, most of which were recorded between Lemon Love and Wherever the Dandelion Falls. It is divided up into 4 parts, each one having 7 different songs.
In January 2009, Aslyn's second full length album, The Dandelion Sessions was released under Lemonade Records. The 13 song collection includes some old fan favorites that have been played at live concerts for a couple of years now, such as "Your Best Thing", "The Way It Goes", and "Making Her Right". Another fan favorite recorded with Zac Brown, "Trying to Drive" was also included on the album. She is now managed by J.Romo Music Management.
Bettertown
Aslyn Lyrics
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I don't wanna take on the world
Cause the world isn't all that great
And I don't wanna care
I don't wanna care about your clothes
And your house and your diamond rings
So take me away
Sometimes I wanna breathe
Cause the newspeople say that it's killing me
And I don't wanna bend
So I don't wanna know about the ghosts
And the dreams and the aliens
So take me away
I believe somewhere, somehow, we can work it out
If we'll turn this drifted battleship around
Then we'll free-float on steamboats, under purple clouds
With enough fuel to get back to Bettertown
I, I don't wanna see
I don't wanna see it
You friends and your skin and your family tree
And I don't wanna lose
So, I don't wanna choose
From the he-said and she-did and didn't-do
So take me away
I believe somewhere, somehow, we can work it out
If we'll turn this drifted battleship around
Then we'll free-float on steamboats, under purple clouds
With enough fuel to get back to Bettertown
And we'll be on our way
And it'll all be great
When we never question, never live like
People never change
I believe somewhere, somehow, we can work it out
If we'll turn this drifted battleship around
Then we'll free-float on steamboats, under purple clouds
With enough fuel to get back to Bettertown
We can work it out
If we'll turn this drifted battleship around
Then we'll free-float on steamboats, under purple clouds
With enough fuel to get back to Bettertown
The song "Bettertown" by Aslyn explores the desire for a simpler life, away from the complexities of the world. In the first verse, the singer expresses that they don't want to take on the world because they believe it's not a great place. They don't want to care about material possessions, such as clothes and diamond rings. Instead, they want to get away from it all. The second verse delves into the idea of not wanting to follow the latest trends and news, because it's overwhelming and potentially harmful. They don't want to know about ghosts, dreams, and aliens, indicating a desire for a more concrete reality.
The chorus, however, offers a glimmer of hope. The singer believes that somehow, someway, it's possible to work things out and turn the "drifted battleship around." They long for a place where they can free-float on steamboats, under purple clouds. This dreamlike imagery suggests that Bettertown is a place where they can escape from the pressures of the world and live a simpler life. The final verse reflects the idea of wanting to avoid conflict and not wanting to make choices, which speaks to the singer's desire for an easy, carefree life.
Line by Line Meaning
I, I don't wanna break
I don't want to fall apart or fail
I don't wanna take on the world
I don't want to face the challenges of the world alone
Cause the world isn't all that great
Because the world is flawed and imperfect
And I don't wanna care
I don't want to be emotionally invested in things that don't matter
I don't wanna care about your clothes
I don't want to judge people based on material possessions
And your house and your diamond rings
And I don't want to be envious of wealth or status
So take me away
Take me somewhere else, away from all of this
I, I don't wanna steam
I don't want to be stressed out or overwhelmed
Sometimes I wanna breathe
Sometimes I want to relax and take things slowly
Cause the newspeople say that it's killing me
Because the media makes me feel like the world is dangerous and scary
And I don't wanna bend
I don't want to compromise my values or beliefs
So I don't wanna know about the ghosts
So I don't want to hear about supernatural or paranormal occurrences
And the dreams and the aliens
And I don't want to be distracted by things that don't matter
I believe somewhere, somehow, we can work it out
I have hope that things will get better
If we'll turn this drifted battleship around
If we change direction and take control of our lives
Then we'll free-float on steamboats, under purple clouds
Then we'll be able to enjoy our lives and feel free
With enough fuel to get back to Bettertown
With enough motivation and energy to reach a better life
I don't wanna see it
I don't want to witness negative experiences or behaviors
You friends and your skin and your family tree
Your social circle, physical appearance, and ancestry don't matter to me
And I don't wanna lose
I don't want to experience failure or disappointment
So, I don't wanna choose
So I don't want to have to make difficult decisions
From the he-said and she-did and didn't-do
From the rumors or actions of others
And it'll all be great
Everything will be fine and positive
When we never question, never live like
If we don't challenge or change our current lifestyle
People never change
People are unable or unwilling to improve their lives
We can work it out
We can find a solution to our problems
If we'll turn this drifted battleship around
If we change course and take control of our lives
Then we'll free-float on steamboats, under purple clouds
Then we'll be able to enjoy our lives and feel free
With enough fuel to get back to Bettertown
With enough motivation and energy to reach a better life
Contributed by Gianna D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.